Everyday life offers a myriad of opportunities to find meaningful signs once you understand that all you have to do is switch your lens. Symbolism exists in every object, animal, and action and by paying attention to repetition or what randomly stands out, you can use these signs and symbols to gain insight or a sense of direction.

Reading the material realm in this way doesn’t require a belief in the magical or mystical because it relies on interpreting the object in a way that directly relates to its function or common behaviours. The information can then be read through a personal lens: what does that function or behaviour say about what's happening in your own life?

Signs from daily life can be especially helpful when you feel lost or confused because they connect you directly to your body and immediate environment.

Sometimes, words can overcomplicate what an image or object says in an instant. At other times, the intuition or feeling may be there, but the words are missing in action. By connecting with something you can see or touch, you give the feeling somewhere to land, and the words often follow once there's something concrete to describe.

Reading life symbolically and metaphorically can help you shift your perspective and understand the deeper reasons behind specific dreams, events, and other random occurrences. Analysis is essential to identify your personal key symbols and myths.